We ran into a little issue that took us longer than we had hoped to figure it out so we thought we'd share the solution as many blogs out there discuss the issue but don't clearly explain how to resolve it (perhaps because there are multiple issues involved).
This is an issue with Wordpress 3.0.1 and perhaps some earlier versions as well. Basically, there is no drop-down menu allowing you to select a page template that you have created when you are working with a non-active theme and a theme selector plugin.
1. First, create a page template by creating a file like so:
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Considered by many to be the ultimate in word processing programs, Microsoft Word offers a vast array of features and options to get your documents looking just right. First-time users of Word will be happy to note that they can jump right in to Word 2010 without worrying about being behind, as this incarnation of the program is easier than ever to use.
One of the most useful things about Word is the ability to apply a template. As with almost all MS Office 2010 programs, you can search for and apply a template with the greatest of ease. Start by clicking on the File tab, then click on Available Templates. From there, you’ll see a list of … [Read more...]

As MS Office’s database application, Access is one of those organizational tools that can be tremendously useful... and incredibly confusing all at once. But those who don’t know how to use Access miss out on the benefits.
Those who take the time to learn the program get a lot of organizational goodies out of the program.
Access is generally the program people turn to when it’s time to organize large chunks of data. Event planning is made easy with Access, for instance, as the various tasks can be managed in detailed fashion using Access’s many features. Access picks up where normal Word or Excel scheduling leaves off, allowing for … [Read more...]

Spreadsheets are quite versatile, and they can be used for everything from creating a household inventory for insurance purposes to building a comprehensive budget for a Fortune 500 company. Spreadsheets can also be used to create daily, weekly, monthly and yearly calendars for both home users and office workers. All you need to create a custom calendar is a spreadsheet program and a good calendar template.
To create your custom calendar using Microsoft Excel, just follow these simple steps:
Log on to your computer and open your spreadsheet program. Create a new spreadsheet and save it to your hard drive or network share. … [Read more...]

A template is a document with a predefined layout that allows you to simply fill in your specific information. The great thing about templates is that every time you open one, the file is saved as a new document, so you don’t overwrite the original template file. There are a number of different types of templates available in Word 2010 and you can also choose to download new templates from the Office.com website. If none of the templates available are suitable for your requirements, you can create your own customised templates. For more information, see the How to create a template from an existing document tutorial.
Open Word 2010. … [Read more...]